Oliver Guy Taylor—1920 to 1930 Park Engineer. Transferred to a key
position in the Washington Office.

Donald Selby—1916 to 1932 Laborer and Janitor in the Museum and Office
Building.

William A. Ellis—1924 to 1956 Power-house Operator and Supervisor of
Machine Shop. Retired.

Elton Hilton—January 1, 1925 Engineer. Active in the new development
of Yosemite. December 1, 1946 transferred to Regional Office in San
Francisco as Park Planner, Chief Reservoir Development and Management.
Regional Engineer. Retired 1956.

If I have overlooked any “Old-Timers” or others who deserve mention
in this book be assured the oversight was not intentional.

Seventy years have elapsed since Yosemite was created a National Park.
The military and the civilian protection and human events that took place
in the Park are recorded in this story. Many of these men have come and
gone. It is hoped that through their efforts and service others will carry on
as in the past. May Yosemite and all other National Parks, Monuments and
Areas with their Master Plan, and wealth of inspirational and recreational
experiences be preserved long after our generation, so that future generations
can come to rest, enjoy and study nature, where the encroachments of man
have been limited to the minimum of exploitation.

“There is something in the quiet contemplation of natural scenery, and
particularly in magnificent examples of the Creator’s work, that is elevating,
refreshing, restful, and inspiring. It exerts its appeal to the best in us; seeing
it makes us better men and women, physically and mentally and spiritually.”